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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,280

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $14,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,896

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $12,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201420142014
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,500 $51,200 $56,200 $35,800 $39,400 $42,100
Base Invoice $43,880 $47,285 $51,885 $33,294 $36,642 $39,153
Sport Package 3,700 3,700 3,700      
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 2,200      
Technology Package 2,600 2,600 2,600      
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850 2,000      
HD radio 350 350 350      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150      
iPod integration 400 400        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 650 650 650
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595      
Lighting Package       1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package       2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package       1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package       2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720
Rear spoiler       300 300  
Wood trim       325 325 0
Panoramic sunroof       1,090 1,090 1,090
Sport Package 3,365 3,365 3,365      
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,000      
Technology Package 2,365 2,365 2,365      
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685 1,820      
HD radio 320 320 320      
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135      
iPod integration 365 365        
Proximity key 910 910 910 605 605 605
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540      
Lighting Package       1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package       2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package       1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package       2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669 669
Rear spoiler       279 279  
Wood trim       302 302 0
Panoramic sunroof       1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 15,545 15,545 14,295 12,555 12,555 9,430
Options (change) 14,140 14,140 13,000 11,677 11,677 8,771
Destination 825 825 825 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 0 0 0
Total Price $63,870 $65,770 $71,320 $49,280 $52,880 $52,455
Total Invoice $58,845 $60,450 $65,710 $45,896 $49,244 $48,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,056
Model Year200920092009201420142014
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$63,870$65,770$71,320$49,280$52,880$52,455
Adjustments for Features-4,225-4,225-4,2250-1,850-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,645$61,545$67,095$49,280$51,030$52,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,450$0$1,750$3,025
Total Invoice$58,845$60,450$65,710$45,896$49,244$48,849
Adjustments for Features-3,893-3,883-3,8930-1,723-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,952$56,567$61,817$45,896$47,521$48,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,615$6,865$0$1,625$2,813

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200920092009201420142014
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD   $0 $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,640$7,640$7,640$3,415$5,265$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$4,225$4,225$0$1,850$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,893-3,883-3,8930-1,723-140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092014
ModelX5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in180.7 in
Width76.1 in69.7 in
Height69.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested150081%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested207576%
Total Not Requested66524%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested150081%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested207576%
Total Not Requested66524%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested150081%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested92558%
Total Not Requested66542%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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